Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $34,206 place Southeast Missouri State University below the $41,690 national median for Teacher Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.
The 11.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the -0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $21,500 debt-to-$34,206 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #318 out of 348 programs, Southeast Missouri State University's financial outcomes for Teacher Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $34,206 to $38,822 over five years (13% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.